Coal initiates a new course of contemporary art in the Sundgau

Coal initiates a new course of contemporary art in the Sundgau

Published on 30 September 2014

The Sundgau, in the south of Alsace, is a rural border territory with an undulating landscape, between forests, ponds, fields and villages. Endowed with a very strong and specific local identity, the territory explores the theme of the marvelous nature in all its cultural and tourist actions.

The Syndicat Mixte du Sundgau and its seven communities of communes wished to develop a contemporary art trail on their territory. A rare and daring choice of cultural policy. The association COAL, art and sustainable development, was commissioned to accompany the first two editions of this initiative. Its objective is to present works in the villages of the Sundgau to initiate a reflection on the landscape, ecology, public space and local life. Loïc Fel and Lauranne Germond of COAL will curate the exhibition, favoring local artists, participatory works and local mediation.

Mixed Syndicate for the Sundgau
39 Avenue du 8E Régiment de Hussards
68130 Altkirch

More information soon on www.pays-sundgau.fr

 

 

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